Art Therapy

Our person-centered clinical orientation is guided by humanistic and contemporary approaches to psychoanalytic theory that include ego psychology, object relations, self psychology, and intersubjectivity psychology, and that are grounded in current empirical research, especially attachment and trauma theories.

Master of Arts

Art Therapy

Our program integrates psychotherapy and visual arts practice that engages the creative power of art for clinical assessment and treatment.

Degree Details How to Apply

Doctor of Philosophy

Rehabilitation Sciences

Prepare for a fulfilling academic career in research and teaching in the rehabilitation sciences through interdisciplinary study across health fields.

Degree Details How to Apply

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Faculty

Ikuko Acosta

Clinical Associate Professor

ia4@nyu.edu

Marygrace Berberian

Clinical Assistant Professor of Art Therapy

mb3397@nyu.edu

Ani Buk

Adjunct Faculty

asb4@nyu.edu

Elissa Bromberg

Adjunct Faculty

elb6@nyu.edu

Benjamin Davis

Adjunct Faculty

benjamin.davis@nyu.edu

Mia de Bethune

Adjunct Faculty/Internship Coordinator

Dr. Tom Ettinger

Adjunct Faculty

tom.ettinger@nyu.edu

Frances Fawundu

Adjunct Faculty

faf202@nyu.edu

Christina Grosso

Adjunct Faculty

cat219@nyu.edu

Lindsey Lybrand

Adjunct Faculty

lcl300@nyu.edu

Eileen McGann

Adjunct Faculty

epm6@nyu.edu

Shannon McGinn

Adjunct Faculty

smm250@nyu.edu

Vivianne A. Njoku

Adjunct Faculty & Program Collaborator

van232@nyu.edu

Renee Obstfeld

Adjunct Faculty

rso1@nyu.edu

Bruce Parent

Adjunct Faculty

bgp2014@nyu.edu

Stephanie Wise

Adjunct Faculty

slw223@nyu.edu

Tami Herzog Rodriguez

Adjunct Faculty

TH480@nyu.edu

The Master of Arts in Art Therapy program is approved by the ACATE under the CAAHEP. The program meets all educational requirements for licensure in New York State as a Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) with the Art Therapy Credentials Board.

NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium

The NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium aims to advance public knowledge and research in the creative arts therapies.

Events

Throughout the year, there are events for MA Art Therapy students that include book signings, conferences, lectures, and community collaborations. These events highlight the work of faculty, students and alumni and brings together the diverse communities of art therapists.